Winter solstice

than 10 inches of rain. The temperature in winter is -50°F (-45.5°C). While, the summer temperature is above 50°F (10°C) Biotic Features •Plants have very low growth •Dispersal of seed takes place by the wind •Some animals migrate to places that are warmer •Legumes have a symbiotic bacteria in their roots to fix nitrogen to the soil Abiotic Features •Strong winds and very low amount of precipitation received •Relatively short summers •Winters are dark, cold, and long •Soil…

Driving in the winter and driving in the summer are definitely different ways of driving but they do share some similarities. You could probably already list a few differences off the bat. In the paragraphs that follow you’ll learn what driving in these two seasons do and don’t have in common. When driving in these two seasons you will either come across accidents, see one occur, or be in one yourself. Car accidents happen all year round; nearly every minute a car crashes worldwide.…

GAY SKI WEEK : TOP EVENTS FOR NEXT WINTER Don't miss out on the biggest and most exciting parties being held this winter. The long tradition of Gay Ski Week first began in Aspen in 1977. Today, there are almost 20 gay skiing and snowboarding events the world over. From Australia to the Aspens, gay ski events draw crowds ranging from hundreds to thousands of participants. From heated rendezvous in the pool to sintilizing drag queens at the club, these parties feature the best DJ's and will…

Brushing cats teeth: its importance, necessity and benefits Description: If you are wondering how to brush teeth of you cat then you can buy tooth cleaning kits online or speak to your local vet who could do the job. If you are a pet lover then having furry friends at your home may be a common thing for you. Those who have recently tried to attest their love for pets and have just welcomed a feline in their home, they must know the tips and tricks to keep the cat healthy and hygienic. Brushing…

buildings as well as uprooting trees and causing power outage (Minnesota State, 2014). In December 1995 a winter storm dropped 26 inches of snow in a period of 8 hours, causing school and businesses to close due to travel advisories. In January 1996 a snow storm with 28 inches of snow forced businesses to close as well as a no travel advisory. The total snowfall for Alexandria during the winter of 1995 and 1996 exceed 80 inches. Between 1950 and 2015 there were 23 confirmed tornadoes in Douglas…

Does money affect your feelings for someone? A romantic would argue never, while a cynic might say, “of course it does!” In The Great Gatsby, a novel about America during the 1920s, several relationships are featured. The relationships are described through the perspective of one person, a man named Nick Carraway, and it can be inferred that he believes most of the individuals are in it for the money not the love. Some may argue that Nick’s perspective isn’t reliable and that the feelings of…

In the great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald, there were so many themes, it wasn’t just a novel about romance. There were many significant themes and clues about all of them. The novel is about a young men trying to get back his old lover, it's the only thing he has left to be able to accomplish all his goals. Gatsby the main character in this novel is fighting against anything to get Daisy his lover back after five years of them not being together after he went to war. The story begins in the…

After the Winter War Wipert von Blucher, the German envoy to Helsinki, concluded that the U.S.S.R. was not a first-class military power, and that Germany didn’t need to view the Soviet Union as a serious military or economic threat. Between 1937 and 1938 around seven…

According to Nick Carraway, “You can’t repeat the past,” Gatsby astonishingly replies: “Can’t repeat the past? … Why of course you can!” To Gatsby time appears as submissive to his will as wealth or power. (Miller) All Gatsby wants is to turn back time to before he was well known and wealthy, he wants to be great. How does he achieve this “greatness” you may ask? Gatsby’s actions prove him to be a sincere and loyal person, even during a time of corrupt social values. From taking the blame of…

Many people consider summer and winter as being the best seasons of the year. Summer, being the warmest season of the year and winter, being the coldest season, have qualities that make each person call them their favorite seasons. In order for people to call these seasons their favorites, consider what makes summer and winter different and similar. Summer and winter are two seasons that are opposite of each other in terms of climate. During the summer people tend to see the sun out more during…